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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
4
Evening Star Publishing Co. details a reprint arrangement with The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror under Associated Press terms. Publication notes indicate standard republication rights for dispatches and local news from the Virginia paper.
A Nashville judge in New York City delivered a stern sentence for a driver proven guilty of driving while intoxicated. The man lost his license, faced sixty days in the workhouse, and the judge urged harsher judgments to curb alien drivers.
Lieutenant Maughan completed a solo coast to coast flight from New York to San Francisco in under two hours of flight time with brief fuel stops. He left New York at dawn and arrived by early Pacific evening, achieving a 2,700 mile journey ahead of dawn to dusk time zones. The feat highlights aviation progress and honors the nation's military air service.
A spoof poem in which the speaker proclaims swatting flies as judge and jury yet questions the morality of killing them. The narrator notes neighbors’ praise for pest control while wondering why flies exist and whether they deserve extermination due to germs and discomfort.
Frank G. Carpenter world traveling writer and early American Newspaper Syndicate founder died recently in Nanking China during his third world tour. Born 1855 Mansfield Ohio he traveled 500000 miles and lived in Clarke County Virginia atop the Blue Ridge. Survived by daughter Frances Huntington and son John C. Carpenter.
The Virginia delegation shows mixed signals on supporting Glass or McAdoo with Davis sentiment noted. Harry Byrd, delegation chair, warns against a Glass break favoring McAdoo. Swanson hints at possible McAdoo support if needed. John Skelton Williams and Evelyn Potts appear in confected coverage amid campaign exchanges.
The New York World notes rumors that Senator Carter Glass faced Virginia’s delegation loss after a favorable vote, but Swanson debunked the claim. Glass supporters opened Oak Room headquarters at the Waldorf to stay in the fight and aim to shift McAdoo votes if naming cannot occur. They also anticipate Underwood supporters readdressing loyalties as nomination prospects change.
A Paris landlord refuses long lease unless rent is paid in bushels of wheat, citing anxiety over possible franc fluctuations. The unusual condition highlights wartime or economic distress influencing housing agreements.
Health officials urge residents to prepare swatters as fly numbers surge with summer. They warn flies carry typhoid germs and should be treated as felons, urging households to attack the swarming population immediately.
Local wholesale market lists wheat at 1.13, butter at 28, spring chicks 25, eggs 20, shelled corn around 28 to 30 per bushel, and other grains. Local retail notes butter 1.40, creamery butter 1.46, hay 33.08 to 35.00, flour and mixed feeds near 1.70 to 2.10, with corn spot at 80 cents.
Readers note waking at daylight and being unable to sleep marks the hour 9 halidar, a time cue described as a bright sign of the holiday mood.
The piece notes mounting anger toward McAdoo as New York papers portray wavering support. If one third remain loyal, convention timing remains unclear. The adjournment vote marks McAdoo's first defeat, blamed on McAdoo leaders who pushed a night session amid noisy demonstrations that unsettled delegates and caused headaches.
The Market Street M E Church announces a change in pastor for Sunday. Morning worship at 11 features The Quest of Happiness after a storm-sermon to the junior congregation at 8 with Gallio a study in Indifference. Church school begins at 9 45.
Cross Junction Virginia June 27 guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J N Clark included Clifton family Light Virginia Ernest Daily Nettie Daily Fletcher Helen Clark and others from Cross Junction Good West Virginia Whitacre Light and surrounding areas. The twelve oclock meal was abundant and guests wished the hosts many more happy dinners.
Special to The Star reports Judge Richard S. Ker of Staunton was called to sit in Richmond as judge Crump presides elsewhere when he suddenly fell ill with acute indigestion and was removed to a hospital. He previously presided over Staunton's corporation court. Mr and Mrs D S Mattison and son Raymond left by motor for a westward trip toward the Rocky Mountains.
For sale a 58 acre limestone farm with stone dwelling bank barn and outbuildings. Equipment included with immediate possession. Also a six room bungalow with hall bath and large porches. Attractive price to quick buyer.
In Shepherdstown and Jefferson County officials discuss a typhoid outbreak rumor amid heavy rains. J Pittman notes isolated cases and surface water increase, while county health authorities report no official cases yet.
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